Teaching Resources

Homework Help - Mapability

Start mapping- Visual instructions to help with folding paper maps - ideal for all Key Stages

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

Map Symbols - Suitable for Key Stages 2 to 4.

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

Compass and Direction - A 16-point compass visual to help learn the points of the compass - Suitable for Key Stages 2 to 4. For maths applications: Useful for comparing compass directions to bearings. KS3 Framework Objective: Extend the range of measures used to angle measures and bearings - years 8 and 9.

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

Grid References - Four-figure and six-figure quick reference guide to grid references - Suitable for Key Stages 2 to 4. For maths applications: KS3 Framework Objective: Use coordinates in all four quadrants - years 7, 8 and 9.

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

Understanding Scale - Visual aid to different scale maps, ranging from large scale through to small scale - Suitable for Key Stages 2 to 4. For maths applications: KS3 Framework Objective: Use and interpret maps and scale drawings - years 8 and 9

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

Measuring Distance - Paper and string methods of measuring distance on paper maps - Suitable for Key Stages 2 to 4. For maths applications: KS3 Framework Objective: use and interpret maps and scale drawings Years 8 & 9.

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

Relief and Contour - Visuals to help learn how contour lines represent features such as U-shaped valleys and cliffs: also includes details on Naismith's rule -  Suitable for Key Stages 2 to 4.

For maths applications: Naismith's rule gives an opportunity for investigation of KS3 Framework Objective: Solve word problems and investigate in a variety of contexts - years 8 and 9.

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

Compass Bearings -Advice on taking a bearing, including details on a compass - Suitable for Key Stages 2 to 4.

For maths applications: KS3 Framework Objective: Extend the range of measures used to angle measures and bearings - years 8 and 9.

*For geography curriculum applications, see below.

*Curriculum applications notes:
• KS2 and 3 Geography - 2c: To use globes, atlases and maps at a range of scales, including Ordnance Survey maps at 1:25 000 and 1:50 000 scales.
• All GCSE syllabuses require students to be familiar with Ordnance Survey maps at these scales so this section will be of immense use to many students

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Homework Help - Resources

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